Sweet Home Chicago

by Robert Johnson
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Lyrics

(F)Oh,

(Bb7)ba by, don’t you want to go?

(Bb7)Oh,

ba by, don’t you want to go?

Back to the (C7)land of Ca li for nia, to my (Bb7)sweet home

Chi ca (F)go.

(F)Oh,

(Bb7)ba by, don’t you want to go?

(Bb7)Oh,

ba by, don’t you want to go?

Back to the (C7)land of Cal i for nia, to my (Bb7)sweet home

Chi ca (F)go.

Now, (F)one and one is two, two and two is four.

I’m heav y load ed, ba by, I’m booked, I got ta go.

Cry’n’ (Bb7)ba by,

hon ey don’t you want to go?

Back to the (C7)land of Ca li for nia, to my (Bb7)sweet home

Chi ca (F)go.

Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Sweet Home Chicago”

What key is "Sweet Home Chicago" in?
"Sweet Home Chicago" by Robert Johnson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Sweet Home Chicago" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sweet Home Chicago" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Sweet Home Chicago"?
This arrangement of "Sweet Home Chicago" uses 4 chords: Bb7, C7, F, F7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Sweet Home Chicago" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
Try "WALKIN' BLUES", "LOVE IN VAIN BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.